1985 Mooney 305 Rocket

[Stetson20]

Mooney N58089                                              $170,000 OBO  *** UNDER CONTRACT***

1985 M20K 305 Rocket Serial 25-0872    Based at:  KHEG (JAX area) and 6D6 (Hastings, MI)

TSMOH:  602     TTAF:  4824        TTE:  2000           Prop:  602           Annual due:  11-2024

IFR Cert Due:  04-2025  

Empty Wt:  2230.4          Empty Wt CG:  42.87      Useful Load:  969.6

Avionics:  Garmin GI-275 Engine Monitor, Garmin GNX-375 GPS w/Transponder, PMA-8000 Audio Panel, Garmin GTR 200B VHF Com, Garmin G5 HSI, Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com, King KAP 150 Autopilot w/297 Altitude Preselect. Full IFR panel makeover 9-2022, USB port included.

Detailed Description:  1985 Mooney 305 Rocket. 4824 TT, Turbo Continental 520, Garmin GI-275 Engine Monitor replaces all engine instruments, Garmin GNX-375 GPS with Transponder, Monroy Long Range Tanks, Speed Brakes, Four Place Oxygen.

Misc:  All logbooks digitized, extras include instruments removed from panel upgrade in 2002, LED landing light installed 2021, nose gear landing pucks replaced 04-2024, Mike Busch books, customized aircraft cover & accessories, 2 lightspeed headsets, and various other aircraft consumables. Currently subscribed to the Savvy Aviation maintenance concierge program which is transferrable. Additionally, I have a Garmin database subscription that expires 10-2024, which may be transferrable. Extra SD card included for database updates (handy!)

Note:  I bought the plane 3 years ago and installed the new panel, as well as cleaned up some deferred maintenance items. The plane is a beautiful, fast cross-country IFR platform that burns approx. 18 gal/hr at cruise of over 180kts. It has a 100+ gallon fuel capacity, and 4+ hours range. Unfortunately, due to health issues in the family, and a change of mission, I need to sell it.

Google drive link for all logbooks, pictures, etc. More pictures to come! 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oTd_xgbmIGT7MtCUBK49v5czTQ8zBwwZ?usp=drive_link

 

               

 

Edited May 23 by Stetson20
Under Contract

[Danb]

Nice looking rocket 

[Stetson20]

On 4/19/2024 at 4:09 PM, Danb said:

Nice looking rocket 

Thank you! I put a lot of effort in to it, but unfortunately, I don't have enough time to devote to the plane as a single owner. I tried to form a partnership earlier this year, but couldn't make it happen.

[Hawaii744]

Is your Rocket still pending, under contract, or has it sold?  

[bloghill]

On 8/13/2024 at 5:55 AM, Hawaii744 said:

Is your Rocket still pending, under contract, or has it sold?  

It was sold. I bought it.  I love it! 

[Fly Boomer]

16 hours ago, bloghill said:

It was sold. I bought it.  I love it! 

Welcome aboard!  Come back often.

[201Steve]

Only 180 knots cruise? I thought it was faster than that. Maybe the guy didn’t fly it high?

[wombat]

@bloghill Welcome to the Rocket club!!   I've had mine for about 1.5 years and 200 hours and love it.  

 

@201Steve I tend to get about 190KTAS on mine.  I usually fly at the 72% 'Normal Cruise' power setting, I expect the seller was at the 65% 'Economy Cruise' power setting based on his fuel flow statement.  While we can fly faster, the fuel consumption is a lot higher.   Much of the time I am either going to Seattle and back, which is relatively short (< 1 hour) and is mostly in the climb or descent so a higher cruise power setting won't make much difference.  Or I'm on a much longer XC (2S0 <-> KFFL) where I'm fuel limited and I usually then finesse the fuel flow and power settings to get the range & reserve I want.

[Fly Boomer]

24 minutes ago, wombat said:

Or I'm on a much longer XC (2S0 <-> KFFL) where I'm fuel limited and I usually then finesse the fuel flow and power settings to get the range & reserve I want.

That's a good trip for a Rocket.  ForeFlight says you can do it this morning at FL210 burning 15 GPH in 5h36m, and have 20 gallons remaining when you land (47 kt tailwind).  Sweet!

[wombat]

1 hour ago, Fly Boomer said:

That's a good trip for a Rocket.  ForeFlight says you can do it this morning at FL210 burning 15 GPH in 5h36m, and have 20 gallons remaining when you land (47 kt tailwind).  Sweet!

Between the TKS and old airframe and paint, I don't think I can quite make that.  I did it once, but I had tailwinds that were closer to 75KT.     

We could have our LOP discussion here, but so far I have not been able to make it run LOP without stumbling occasionally.   Unfortunately I've been too focused on making the individual flights get from A to B to spend much time actually playing around with it.